You may be harming the planet without even realizing it! There are things we do during our daily life that unfortunately has an impact on our carbon footprint. Here are ten ways you didn’t know you were harming the planet and how you can make a difference.
- Cut flowers. Consider longer-lasting options such as plants or dispose of them with garden waste.
- How you cook your pasta. Boil the water in a kettle first and always use a lid while cooking.
- Tumble drying clothes. Air dry clothes more and use the dryer as a back up option.
- Toilet paper. Fold, don’t scrunch, you’ll use less, and remember to recycle the outer packaging. There’s also the old “wrap n tap.”
- Washing the dishes by hand. Run a full dishwasher instead.
- Your food shopping. Utilize your freezer or eat more plant-based.
- Long showers. The length of a pop song is an ideal shower time.
- Takeout food. Don’t over order or eat the leftovers the next day.
- Fresh tomatoes. Opt for tinned, canned, or frozen.
- Mail. Shred, then recycle, and unsubscribe from anything you don’t want anymore.
Source:Metro